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"Been here a few times in my day and can't really complain about anything. It's just a standard Irish pub near Penn Station. Early Saturday evening I met up with an old friend that I hadn't seen in y
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Tir na nÓg
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Been here a few times in my day and can't really complain about anything. It's just a standard Irish pub near Penn Station. Early Saturday evening I met up with an old friend that I hadn't seen in years and due to logistics, decided to just meet here for a few drinks before going on our merry way to our actual evening plans.
We sat at the bar up the steps and kind of hidden around the corner. The bartender there was pretty cool and attentive (the older guy) then at some point some ginger guy came around. He was funny and joking with my friend, talking about high school (apparently they both went to HS in Boston.. I don't know I wasn't paying attention to them), etc. THEN, some Irish folks came in and Mr. Fire Crotch starts talking with a brogue.. out of no where. You could hear where he would mess up and hear his American accent coming through, but it was SO BIZARRE. I seriously could not wrap my head around why he would fake an accent and also why anyone would even believe him? I've had guys try and do this to me actually and I just don't get it. It's NYC, an accent doesn't really make you that cool.. they are a dime a dozen.

My Take:
From location alone, I would not venture to Tir Na Nog unless I was in the area or invited to a group event. I happened to be going to a charity meeting to discuss the organization and meet the board members. Tir Na Nog worked out very well for the event due to its size and their party planning staff. They happily accommodated us with a small roped off section that took over part of their bar. We were not provided with any special discounts, but the space itself was gracious enough. Drinks were your typical pub concoctions and patrons varied from local employees to tourists. There were sporting events featured on every single flat screen and a huge projector in the back displayed music videos that a DJ was playing from his Mac. There was no one on the dance floor because it was only happy hour, but if it picks up after 9pm, it could be a good spot to get a huge group of friends together for a casual outing.
The Scene:
Tir Na Nog is not set in the most appealing part of Manhattan. Tucked away between 8th and 9th avenue near Port Authority, I would consider this place a neighborhood gem. The décor inside is absolutely beautiful. The owners attempted to modernize an Irish pub with dark wood inscribed with Latin phrases as well as sections redone in stone. The place seems almost cavernous and is home to both local employees and tourists looking for a spot to unwind for the day.
Cocktails & Cuisine:
Although I did not have any food here, the entrees that were being brought out to dining guests looked appetizing. Tir Na Nog is both an Irish bar with separate sections that serve as a restaurant. Judging by the number of people sitting down to dinner, I would wage that food here is at least decent if not good, but I have not tried it personally. As for drinks, they offer a great selection of beers both on tap and bottles, fully stocked shelves of liquor, wines and sparkling wines.
Prices:
Breakfast ($3 - $14), Weekend Brunch ($12 - $19), Lunch ($9 - $20), Dinner ($9 - $25), Beer ($5 - $9), Wine ($8+), Cocktails ($10).
What to Wear:
Most of the patrons at Tir Na Nog were dressed in work attire or a casual look: jeans and a t-shirt. The place is casual enough, but because of its central location, either dress code is appropriate here.
Insider Info/When to go:
There are two Tir Na Nog bars: the original at 5 Penn and this one near Times Square. The one near Penn is not nearly as big and is more of a place to grab a drink before taking the bus or Amtrak. Times Square is for local workers and group events. They house a huge projector screen that is used for all European Soccer matches and NFL games as well as for a Video DJ every Thursday night at 9pm. They also have a DJ, who does not play music videos, on Friday nights at 9pm.